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March Madness: Oklahoma vs. Missouri odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Missouri Tigers vs. Oklahoma Sooners odds and lines, with March Madness Round 1 picks and predictions.

The 9-seed Missouri Tigers (16-9) face off with the 8-seed Oklahoma Sooners (15-10) Saturday in the first round of the West Regional at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The tip-off is set for 4:25 p.m. ET and will be airing on TNT. Below, we analyze the Missouri-Oklahoma odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Oklahoma struggled at the end of its season but slid into the Big Dance because it played in the winningest conference in the nation.

The Sooners has lost six of their previous seven games with the only winning coming against an Iowa State team that didn’t have a single conference win and they failed to cover eight in a row.

The Tigers alternated between winning and losing in each of the past seven games, are 3-6 SU and 2-7 ATS in the previous nine contests.

This is Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin’s second NCAA Tournament appearance in his fourth-year on the job.

Oklahoma vs. Missouri: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Missouri -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Oklahoma -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Missouri +1 (-110) | Oklahoma -1 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oklahoma vs. Missouri: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Missouri 71, Oklahoma 66

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line because the Tigers are the pick but why not take the point if it costs as much as Missouri’s money line? Obviously, we don’t want a Missouri 1-point loss but a push is better than a loss.

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Against the spread (ATS)

It would appear that MISSOURI +1 (-110) has been under-seeded in this tournament because it has a better resume than Oklahoma -1 (-110).

12 of Missouri’s games were played against teams in the NCAA Tournament and the Tigers started this season out 6-0 with victories including South Region 15-seed Oral Roberts (who just upset 2-seed Ohio State), Midwest Region 1-seed Illinois.

Don’t get me wrong, the Sooners have impressive wins too, but I’ll take the Tigers’ wins over them and, according to Ken Pom, Missouri is ranked 11th in experience.

Lastly, the sharp side of the market is barreling into Missouri, which has caused the Tigers to lose a point worth of value on the opening line.

GIMME MISSOURI +1 (-110) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Even though I like Missouri to win outright, Oklahoma’s defense will make it tough on the Tigers.

Missouri is a poor 3-point shooting team (ranked 259th in 3-point percentage) and gets to the free-throw line at the 37th-highest rate, but Oklahoma is 13th in defensive free-throw rate.

The Sooners do a really good job at packing the paint because of which OU is 61st in defensive 2-point shooting percentage but 354th in defensive 3-point shooting.

BET UNDER 138.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

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March Madness: UConn vs. Maryland odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Maryland Terrapins vs. UConn Huskies odds and lines, with March Madness Round 1 picks and predictions.

The 10-seed Maryland Terrapins (16-13) meet the 7-seed UConn Huskies (15-7) Saturday in the first round of the East Regional at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. The tip-off is set for 7:10 p.m. ET and will be airing on CBS. Below, we analyze the Maryland-UConn odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

UConn returned to the Big East conference this season and is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015 and Dan Hurley’s third season at the program.

The Huskies had a five-game winning streak snapped after losing to then-No. 17 Creighton in the Big East Tournament semifinals 59-56 as 2-point underdogs.

The Terrapins have lost three of their past four games (1-3 ATS), including a 79-69 loss to then-No. 4 Michigan in the quarterfinals of the Big 10 Tournament.

Maryland has made back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and it’s the fifth appearance in seven years under 10-year head coach Mark Turgeon. The Terps have won a game in three of their last four tournament appearances.

UConn vs. Maryland: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Maryland +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | UConn -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Maryland +3.5 (-110) | UConn -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 128.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UConn vs. Maryland: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Maryland 63, UConn 60

Money line (ML)

Slight lean toward MARYLAND (+140) for a tiny wager since I like the Terps to cover the spread but if it’s one of the other, definitely take the points with the underdog.

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Against the spread (ATS)

MARYLAND +3.5 (-110) is slightly more experienced on the floor and Turgeon has a lot more tournament experience than Hurley.

Also, the Terps are 63rd in true shooting percentage (TS%), which accounts for free throws, and the Huskies are 208th in TS%.

Furthermore, Maryland figures to win the free-throw battle. UConn is 292nd in defensive FTA/FG rate and 203rd in offensive FTA/FG rate while the Terps are ranked 117th and 51st in offensive and defensive FTA/FG percentages.

Finally, according to Pregame.com, the market has steamed UConn up to laying 3.5 points after opening as a 2-point favorite. It’s generally more profitable to fade this one-sided of a market than follow it.

BET MARYLAND +3.5 (-110) 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams play at a slow tempo, are much more efficient on defense and Maryland, in particular, has a lot of perimeter length, which will give UConn’s poor shooting offense a lot of trouble.

BET UNDER 128.5 (-105) for a half-unit.

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Missouri at Oklahoma NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 9 Missouri Tigers (16-9) are 1.5-point underdogs to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they face off against the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (15-10) on Saturday

The No. 9 Missouri Tigers (16-9) are 1.5-point underdogs to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they face off against the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (15-10) on Saturday. Here are some insights into this 8-9 matchup in the West Region bracket that begins at 7:25 PM ET, live on TNT.

The Sooners were led by 19 points from Brady Manek in their 69-62 loss to Kansas on Thursday. They failed to cover the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 135.5-point over/under.

Last time out, Xavier Pinson scored 14 points as the Tigers fell short in a 70-64 loss to Arkansas on Friday. The teams combined to score 134 points to hit the under on the 149 point total by bookmakers, while the Tigers were 5-point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Missouri at Oklahoma: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 5:55 PM ET on March 19, 2021.

  • Money line: Missouri +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Oklahoma -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Missouri +1.5 (-110) | Oklahoma -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Oklahoma: Three things to know

  • The Sooners points, rebounds and assists leader is Austin Reaves. He puts up 17.7 points per game and adds 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
  • The Sooners record just 2.9 more points per game (74.8) than the Tigers allow (71.9).
  • Oklahoma is 8-0 against the spread and 13-3 overall when scoring more than 71.9 points.

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Missouri: Three things to know

  • Dru Smith leads the Tigers in scoring (14.1 points per game) and assisting (3.9 assists per game). Pinson is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 1.7 per game.
  • The Tigers’ 73.6 points per game are just 4.4 more points than the 69.2 the Sooners allow to opponents.
  • Missouri has gone 12-4 overall and 10-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 69.2 points.

Missouri at Oklahoma: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Oklahoma 73, Missouri 72

Money line

The Oklahoma Sooners are the favorites to win this matchup according to both BetMGM’s money line and the model.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this matchup suggested by the model (0.9 points) is a little tighter than the 1.5-point edge MGM gives to the Sooners, though the data still has them as the favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (144.8 points) slightly higher than the MGM over/under (140.5 points).

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VCU at Oregon NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 7 Oregon Ducks (20-6) and the No. 10 VCU Rams (19-7) are ready to tip off their first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday

The No. 7 Oregon Ducks (20-6) and the No. 10 VCU Rams (19-7) are ready to tip off their first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, starting at 9:57 PM ET on TNT. Oregon is a 5-point favorite in this matchup. Here’s everything you need to know about this West Region matchup as you fill out your brackets.

In their last game, the Ducks were defeated by Oregon State by a final score of 75-64 . The teams went over the 136 point total set by oddsmakers. LJ Figueroa totaled a team-high 14 points in the loss on Friday.

Nah’Shon Hyland led the way for the Rams with a team-high 21 points last time out as they lost to Saint Bonaventure 74-65 and failed to cover the 3.5-point spread. The teams combined to hit the over on the 128.5 point total set for the matchup.

VCU at Oregon: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 8:25 AM ET on March 19, 2021.

  • Money line: VCU +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Oregon -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: VCU +5 (-110) | Oregon -5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Oregon: Three things to know

  • Eugene Omoruyi leads the Ducks in scoring, racking up 16.7 points per game. Chris Duarte leads the squad with a team-high 2.4 made three-pointers per game.
  • The 74.4 points per game the Ducks score are 9.2 more points than the Rams give up (65.2).
  • Oregon is 18-3 overall and 11-0 against the spread when scoring more than 65.2 points.

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VCU: Three things to know

  • Hyland leads the Rams scoring 19.5 points per game. Hyland paces the squad with a team-high 2.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Rams’ 71.7 points per game are only 4.3 more points than the 67.4 the Ducks allow.
  • VCU has gone 12-3 overall and 9-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 67.4 points.

VCU at Oregon: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Oregon 70, VCU 69

Money line

The Oregon Ducks are the favorites to win this game according to both the model and BetMGM’s money line.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this game suggested by the model (1.7 points) is much tighter than the 5-point edge MGM gives to the Ducks, though the data still has them as the favorite. Put your money on the Rams to cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this matchup is just 1.8 points lower than the model projection.

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Saint Bonaventure at LSU NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 8 LSU Tigers (18-9) and the No. 9 Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (16-4) will meet on Saturday

The No. 8 LSU Tigers (18-9) and the No. 9 Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (16-4) will meet on Saturday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. LSU is favored by 1.5 points in the opening round matchup, which tips off at 1:45 PM ET on TNT. Here are the insights you need when filling out your bracket for this 8-9 matchup.

On Sunday, the Tigers faced Alabama and fell short by a score of 80-79. The Tigers covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs and the teams combined to hit the over on the 157 point total.

Last time out, Kyle Lofton scored 23 points as the Bonnies earned a 74-65 win against VCU on Sunday. The teams combined to score 139 points to hit the over on the 128.5 point total by oddsmakers, while the Bonnies were 3.5-point favorites and covered the spread.

Saint Bonaventure at LSU: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 10:25 AM ET on March 18, 2021.

  • Money line: Saint Bonaventure +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | LSU -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Saint Bonaventure +1.5 (-110) | LSU -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

LSU: Three things to know

  • Cameron Thomas leads the Tigers scoring 22.6 points per game. Ja’vonte Smart leads the squad with a team-high 2.6 made three-pointers per game.
  • The 82.1 points per game the Tigers put up are 21.7 more points than the Bonnies give up (60.4).
  • When LSU puts up more than 60.4 points, it is 18-8 overall and 14-0 against the spread.

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Saint Bonaventure: Three things to know

  • Lofton leads the Bonnies in scoring (14.6 points per game) and assisting (5.5 assists per game). Dominick Welch is the top three-point shooter for the team, knocking down 2.5 per game.
  • The Bonnies’ 70.5 points per game are only 4.8 fewer points than the 75.3 the Tigers allow.
  • Saint Bonaventure has put together a 4-0-1 ATS record and a 6-0 overall record in games where it scores more than 75.3 points.

Saint Bonaventure at LSU: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saint Bonaventure 73, LSU 71

Money line

The model favors the Bonnies to win game, disagreeing with BetMGM’s money line favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

While MGM has the Tigers winning by 1.5, the model has the Bonnies taking home the victory, with a considerable margin between the two spreads (3.3 points). Take the Bonnies.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM total for this game, 143.5 points, and the model’s projected total, 144.1 points, are only 0.6 points apart.

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Georgetown at Colorado NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 12 Georgetown Hoyas (13-12) are 5.5-point underdogs to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they meet the No. 5 Colorado Buffaloes (22-8) on Saturday

The No. 12 Georgetown Hoyas (13-12) are 5.5-point underdogs to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they meet the No. 5 Colorado Buffaloes (22-8) on Saturday. Here are some insights into this 5-12 matchup in the East Region bracket that tips off at 12:15 PM ET, live on CBS.

On Saturday, the Buffaloes faced Oregon State and fell short by a score of 70-68. The Buffaloes were favored by 8.5 points and failed to cover the spread while the teams combined to hit the over on the 131.5 point total.

Chudier Bile led the way for the Hoyas with a team-high 19 points last time out as they picked up a 73-48 win over Creighton and covered the 8.5-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the under on the 143 point total set for the matchup.

Georgetown at Colorado: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 10:25 PM ET on March 17, 2021.

  • Money line: Georgetown +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Colorado -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Georgetown +5.5 (-110) | Colorado -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Colorado: Three things to know

  • McKinley Wright IV leads the Buffaloes in scoring (15.5 points per game) and assisting (5.6 assists per game). Jeriah Horne is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 1.7 per game.
  • The 73 points the Buffaloes score per game are only 2.3 more points than the Hoyas surrender (70.7).
  • Colorado has a 12-0-2 record against the spread and a 15-3 record overall when scoring more than 70.7 points.

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Georgetown: Three things to know

  • Jahvon Blair leads the Hoyas in scoring (15.8 points per game) and assisting (3.7 assists per game). Blair is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 2.7 per game.
  • The Hoyas average 8.1 more points per game (71.4) than the Buffaloes give up to opponents (63.3).
  • Georgetown is 13-7 overall and 15-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 63.3 points.

Georgetown at Colorado: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Colorado 71, Georgetown 68

Money line

The Colorado Buffaloes are the favorites to win this matchup according to both the model and BetMGM’s money line.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this game suggested by the model (3.7 points) is a little bit less than the 5.5-point edge MGM gives to the Buffaloes, though the data still has them as the favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

The model predicts a total 1.7 points higher than the one set by MGM for this game.

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Eastern Washington at Kansas NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 14 Eastern Washington Eagles (16-7) are 10.5-point underdogs to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they take on the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks (20-8) on Saturday

The No. 14 Eastern Washington Eagles (16-7) are 10.5-point underdogs to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they take on the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks (20-8) on Saturday. Here are some insights into this 3-14 matchup in the West Region bracket that starts at 1:15 PM ET, live on TBS.

In their last game, the Jayhawks picked up a 69-62 win over Oklahoma and covered the 2.5-point spread they were favored by . The teams hit the under on the 135.5 point total set by oddsmakers. Ochai Agbaji totaled a team-high 26 points in the victory on Thursday.

Last time out, Jacob Groves scored 15 points as the Eagles earned a 65-55 victory against Montana State on Saturday. The teams combined to score 120 points to hit the under on the 148.5 point total by sportsbooks, while the Eagles were 7.5-point favorites and covered the spread.

Eastern Washington at Kansas: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 9:25 AM ET on March 18, 2021.

  • Money line: Eastern Washington +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Kansas -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Eastern Washington +10.5 (-110) | Kansas -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Kansas: Three things to know

  • Agbaji leads the Jayhawks scoring 14.2 points per game. Agbaji leads the squad with a team-high 2.6 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Jayhawks put up only 3.7 more points per game (73.1) than the Eagles give up (69.4).
  • When Kansas scores more than 69.4 points, it is 10-4 overall and 9-0 against the spread.

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Eastern Washington: Three things to know

  • Tanner Groves leads the Eagles in scoring, averaging 16.4 points per game. Jacob Davison leads the squad with a team-high 1.5 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Eagles score an average of 78 points per game, 12.2 more points than the 65.8 the Jayhawks allow to opponents.
  • Eastern Washington has put together a 14-0 ATS record and a 15-5 overall record in games where it scores more than 65.8 points.

Eastern Washington at Kansas: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Kansas 77, Eastern Washington 67

Money line

MGM and the model agree that the Kansas Jayhawks are the favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Jayhawks taking home the win, but the model has them winning by slightly less (9.7 points). Lean towards taking the Eagles.

Over/Under (O/U)

The model projects a total 3.1 points lower than the one set by MGM for this matchup.

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March Madness: Michigan vs. Texas Southern odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Michigan vs. Texas Southern odds and lines, with March Madness Round 1 picks and predictions.

The Michigan Wolverines (20-4) take on the Texas Southern Tigers (17-8) in an East Region First Round game Saturday. The No. 1-seed Wolverines and 16th-seeded Tigers will tip-off at 3 p.m. ET at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Below, we analyze the Michigan-Texas Southern odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Michigan wants to get back to the basketball it played from Nov. 25-Feb. 27 when a well-rounded Wolverine five went 18-1, outscoring teams by an average margin of 13.6 points. In five games since, UM is just 2-3. Michigan has struggled from the floor and fallen off in its normally strong rebounding over that stretch.

Texas Southern advanced to this game after defeating Mount St. Mary’s 60-52 in a Thursday First Four contest. TSU has won 10 straight games and is playing excellent defense. Over the win streak, the fast-tempo Tigers have held foes to a mere 38.0% mark from the floor.

Michigan vs. Texas Southern: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Michigan NA | Texas Southern NA
  • Against the spread/ATS: Michigan -26 (-110) | Texas Southern +26 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Michigan vs. Texas Southern: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Michigan 86, Texas Southern 60

Money line (ML)

There was no money line available at the time of publishing. Due to the size of the spread, it wouldn’t be worth pursuing, anyway.

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Against the spread (ATS)

This is a mismatch without any real hook to hang a play on for either side. The Tigers can’t hang with Michigan from a physical standpoint, and it’s logical to expect a bounce-back game from a Wolverines squad looking to make a run and playing on a familiar floor.

Expecting a near-30-point win in a game with a likable Under is too much of a stretch.

Tag TEXAS SOUTHERN +26 (-110) with the lightest of leans.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under is 15-9 in Michigan’s 24 games, and UM has tended to force lower scores in the pace clashes in the Big Ten. The Wolverines are without senior F Isaiah Livers (foot), and things swung the other way when Michigan played lesser fast-paced non-conference foes at the start of the season. Against Bowling Green, Oakland, and Ball State, the Over went 3-0.

A couple of UM’s recent losses were in very slow games, and the Maize & Blue may look to leverage their athleticism more in this match-up.

TAKE THE OVER 142.5 (-110).

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Syracuse at San Diego State NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 6 San Diego State Aztecs (23-4) are 3-point favorites to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they face off against the No. 11 Syracuse Orange (16-9) on Friday

The No. 6 San Diego State Aztecs (23-4) are 3-point favorites to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they face off against the No. 11 Syracuse Orange (16-9) on Friday, tipping off at 9:40 PM ET on CBS. Here’s everything you need to know about this 6-11 matchup before filling out your bracket.

In their last game, the Aztecs picked up a 68-57 win over Utah State and covered the 2-point spread they were favored by . The teams hit the under on the 128 point total set by oddsmakers. Matt Mitchell racked up a team-high 14 points in the victory on Saturday.

Buddy Boeheim led the way for the Orange with a team-high 31 points last time out as they fell to Virginia 72-69 but covered the 5.5-point spread. The teams combined to go over the 130 point total set for the matchup.

Syracuse at San Diego State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 9:25 PM ET on March 14, 2021.

  • Money line: Syracuse +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | San Diego State -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Syracuse +3 (-110) | San Diego State -3 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

San Diego State: Three things to know

  • Mitchell leads the Aztecs scoring 15.4 points per game. Jordan Schakel paces the squad with a team-high 2.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Aztecs put up just 3.4 more points per game (74.1) than the Orange allow (70.7).
  • San Diego State is 16-0 overall and 12-0 against the spread when scoring more than 70.7 points.

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Syracuse: Three things to know

  • Boeheim leads the Orange scoring 17.2 points per game. Boeheim paces the squad with a team-high 2.9 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Orange put up an average of 75.8 points per game, 15.2 more points than the 60.6 the Aztecs give up.
  • Syracuse has put together an 11-0 ATS record and a 16-7 overall record in games where it scores more than 60.6 points.

Syracuse at San Diego State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

San Diego State 72, Syracuse 69

Money line

The model and BetMGM both have the San Diego State Aztecs as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The line for this game set by MGM and the model’s prediction are essentially the same (within 0.5 points of each other).

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (140.8 points) a little higher than the MGM over/under (138.5 points).

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Morehead State at West Virginia NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The 14th-seeded Morehead State Eagles (23-7) hit the court in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 3 seed West Virginia Mountaineers (18-9) on Friday

The 14th-seeded Morehead State Eagles (23-7) hit the court in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 3 seed West Virginia Mountaineers (18-9) on Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The contest tips off at 9:50 PM ET on TRU. Morehead State is a heavy, 13-point underdog in the game. Here’s what you need to know before filling out your brackets for this 3-14 matchup in the Midwest Region.

The Mountaineers were led by 19 points from Taz Sherman in their 72-69 loss to Oklahoma State on Thursday. They failed to cover the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 150-point over/under.

Johni Broome led the way for the Eagles with a team-high 27 points last time out as they picked up a 86-71 win over Belmont and covered the 6.5-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to go over the 135.5 point total set for the matchup.

Morehead State at West Virginia: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.
Lines last updated at 6:25 AM ET on March 19, 2021.

  • Money line: Morehead State +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | West Virginia -1100 (bet $1100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Morehead State +13 (-110) | West Virginia -13 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

West Virginia: Three things to know

  • Miles McBride leads the Mountaineers in points and assists. He averages 15.4 points per game while adding 4.7 assists. Sean McNeil averages 2.3 made threes per game to pace the team.
  • The 77.3 points per game the Mountaineers average are 13.9 more points than the Eagles allow (63.4).
  • West Virginia has a 17-9 record overall and a 13-0-1 record against the spread when scoring more than 63.4 points.

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Morehead State: Three things to know

  • Broome leads the Eagles in scoring (13.9 points per game) and rebounding (9.0 rebounds per game). Skyelar Potter paces the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Eagles score an average of 68.8 points per game, only 3.3 fewer points than the 72.1 the Mountaineers give up to opponents.
  • Morehead State has put together a 10-0 ATS record and a 14-0 overall record in games where it scores more than 72.1 points.

Morehead State at West Virginia: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

West Virginia 76, Morehead State 64

Money line

The West Virginia Mountaineers are the favorites to win this game according to both the model and BetMGM.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this matchup suggested by the model (12.2 points) is slightly less than the 13-point edge MGM gives to the Mountaineers, though the data still has them as the favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this game is just 3.3 points lower than the model projection.

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